Podcast Episodes

The Sandal Scandal: Of Birks, Crocs, and Fakes | Part 1

There’s been a lot of action in the world of footwear fashion – especially legal action involving claims and counter-claims about cheap fakes of expe…

1 year, 1 month ago

The terms and conditions of Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs

As the U.S. wraps up its 90-day tariff pause, the pressure is on — but many of America’s key trading partners, including India, haven’t signed trade …

1 year, 1 month ago

Gujarat Bridge Collapse: Another Warning, More Lives at Risk

A bridge collapsed in Gujarat on July 9, killing at least thirteen people. The Gambhira Bridge, which connected the Anand and Vadodara districts, gav…

1 year, 1 month ago

July 9 General Strike: What do India’s workers want?

India’s ten central trade unions – barring the Sangh-affiliated Bharatiy Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) came together to call for a general strike in July 9. Wo…

1 year, 1 month ago

What was the rationale for the fuel ban on End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in Delhi

From July 1st onwards, Delhi started enforcing a fuel ban on End-of-Life Vehicles or ELVs. In Delhi, this means diesel vehicles older than 10 years a…

1 year, 1 month ago

Is the government reluctant to ensure better road safety for its citizens?

With the monsoon session of Parliament scheduled for the 21st of this month, road safety activists in the country have begun a push towards demanding…

1 year, 1 month ago

Does the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar risk mass disenfranchisement?

The Election Commission of India is going to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Bihar is due to hold Assembly el…

1 year, 1 month ago

Wimbledon 2025: Preview and analysis

Wimbledon 2025 kicks off on June 30. Can Carlos Alcaraz make it three championship titles in a row? Or will Novak Djokovic manage to get his 25th Sl…

1 year, 2 months ago

Why are short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) so dangerous?

When we think of climate and global warming, what comes to mind is carbon emissions, and how to decarbonise the economy.

Lately, another front in the…

1 year, 2 months ago

Israel, Iran, and the US: What were their calculations behind the ceasefire?

After 12 days of exchanging intense strikes and counter-strikes, Israel and Iran have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire. The ceasefire was first annou…

1 year, 2 months ago